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Having a strong, basic understanding of your finances is empowering and can put you on the path to financial freedom. Southern Bancorp’s financial counselors and available resources are great first steps.
Having a strong, basic understanding of your finances is empowering and can put you on the path to financial freedom. Southern Bancorp’s financial counselors and available resources are great first steps.
If you prefer to learn on your own, we have a variety of free materials ready to download on our Opportunity Center page, as well as a weekly blog series that covers everything from reducing debt to estate planning to homeownership.

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Financial Wellness Tips

Financial Wellness Tips

May is National Recommitment Month

May is National Recommitment Month

By Charlestien Harris Last week, we talked about May being National Mental Health Awareness Month and how your mental health can affect your finances. This week, I want to also celebrate the month of May as National Recommitment Month. Making a commitment can often...

Mental Health and Your Money

Mental Health and Your Money

By Charlestien Harris May is celebrated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. You might not think about money and mental health in the same sentence, but they are more closely related than you might think. Mental health can be a touchy subject to talk about, but...

Simple Financial Tips for College Students

Simple Financial Tips for College Students

By Charlestien Harris In all my years of tackling the topic of financial literacy, I’ve found that understanding basic financial skills and concepts is critical for a successful financial future. Almost everything we do as adults, like earning money, budgeting, paying...

What is America Saves Week?

What is America Saves Week?

By Charlestien Harris It’s a national celebration, and you can join in the festivities! Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands...

College Savings Plans to Consider

College Savings Plans to Consider

By Charlestien Harris May graduation dates are fast approaching, and many high school seniors are eagerly watching their mailboxes and inboxes for acceptance letters or emails from the colleges they have applied to. College acceptance season, which usually runs from...

Women’s History Month: Money Tips for Women

Women’s History Month: Money Tips for Women

By Charlestien Harris Historically, women were not allowed to handle their own financial needs. In 1848, the Married Woman’s Property Act was passed in New York. This act served as a guide for other states, which eventually passed their own versions by the 1900s. With...

How to Go Financially Green!

How to Go Financially Green!

By Charlestien Harris Even though we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this past Monday, it is never too late to work on keeping your finances “in the green.” Some of us are all too familiar with the term “in the red” when it comes to our finances; nevertheless, some...

Tax Credits and Deductions Explained

Tax Credits and Deductions Explained

By Charlestien Harris It is the middle of tax season, and you still have time to research which tax credits and deductions you are eligible for. The tax deadline of April 15th is fast approaching, so being informed about your choices can benefit you if you know what...

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends this Month

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends this Month

By Charlestien Harris Turning 65 last year was a huge milestone for me. Like a hawk, I zeroed in on all the information I could get my hands on months before my birthday. Guess what – it was still pretty mind-boggling to me. I visited my local Social Security office,...